The child was left behind. When she saw her great-aunt open the door and leave, An'an cried her heart out. She can't speak yet, but she knows that the person who loved her the most is gone.
Jiang Xin was at a loss, holding the wailing child. She had been smiling happily when her aunt held An'an, but now she could only cry when she held her.
Uncle and Jiang Han sat quietly in the back seat. They could tell that Aunt's face was very ugly. No one dared to speak at this moment, for fear of accidentally angering her and becoming her punching bag.
On the way back, the car was unusually quiet. Jiang Ru felt sorry for her sister-in-law. The other woman was taking good care of her child, and she was allowed to stay without giving her sister-in-law any time to adjust.
You have to understand that the effort your sister-in-law has put into An'an cannot be measured in money. She is even more dedicated than Jiang Xin, the mother. At the time, I was only concerned with making Jiang Xin suffer and did not consider my sister-in-law's feelings at all.
After dropping off her younger brother's family, Jiang Ru went inside to pack An'an's belongings. With a face full of apology, she sincerely apologized to her sister-in-law: "Sister-in-law, I was wrong today. I shouldn't have made the decision without your permission. Please accept the money. You've done so much for An'an. This is just a small token of my appreciation as her grandmother. Please don't refuse it."
Auntie felt incredibly wronged. She had no objection to Jiang Xin taking the child back, after all, she was An'an's biological mother. But why did Jiang Xin leave An'an without informing her in advance? She wasn't Jiang Xin's hired nanny; how could Jiang Xin treat her like she was at her beck and call?
Jiang Ru left with An An's things, and the house was no longer as lively as before. Uncle and Jiang Han walked on tiptoe, not daring to make the slightest sound. Aunt on the sofa had a murderous look on her face, and they couldn't afford to offend her.
Jiang Ru did not go back directly, but took the opportunity to see her son. She had not seen her child for several days and missed him very much.
An'an cried and hiccuped, and Jiang Xin tried to soothe her for a long time without success.
The child stared intently at the gate, wondering why her great-aunt hadn't returned yet.
An'an didn't want to listen to her mother at all; she wanted that familiar person.
Jiang Xin tried to soothe the child for a long time, but to no avail. She felt that the child was not listening at all and was making her head buzz.
She gradually lost patience, put An'an aside, and let the child cry.
When Jiang Ru returned, An'an had just stopped crying and saw her grandmother, whom she had only met that day, reaching out her hands for a hug.
Jiang Rubi was more experienced than Jiang Xin. She washed her hands and changed her clothes first before taking her pitiful granddaughter into her arms.
Seeing how exhausted the child was, she gave her some water before saying to Jiang Xin, "How thirsty is the child? You, as her mother, didn't even know to give her some water! You don't know anything but insist on being strong!"
Jiang Xin felt a lump in her throat. What could she do when her child started crying? She had tried to soothe him for ages, but nothing worked. Even Yan Ling couldn't help her think of a solution, but her mother-in-law blamed her as soon as she got back.
She just wants her child back, what's wrong with that! She may not know how, but she can learn.
Jiang Ru patted An'an's little bottom and said helplessly, "The baby's diaper needs to be changed, can't you see? Jiang Xin, this isn't about whether you know how or not, it's about whether you're attentive or not. An'an, you insisted on keeping her, so don't expect your aunt to help you anymore."
After saying that, she handed the child to Jiang Xin and added, "Mom is getting old and really can't help you take care of An'an anymore."
However, within just a few hours, Jiang Xin had already regretted it. Seeing how cute and well-behaved An'an was in her aunt's arms, not crying or making a fuss like an angel baby, she decided to take the child back.
But as soon as her aunt left, An'an started crying incessantly and wouldn't listen to her at all. She felt that the child in her arms was not an angel, but a hot potato.
Jiang Ru could see Jiang Xin's regret. Seeing her looking at her hesitantly, Jiang Ru spoke first before she could say anything, "I've brought back all of An'an's things for you. It's okay. You can ask me anything you don't understand. Mom promises to make you a virtuous wife and loving mother that everyone praises."
Jiang Xin was on the verge of tears. Although she didn't have any lofty ambitions, her life goal was definitely not to become a virtuous wife and loving mother.
I just said those words in a moment of anger, but the words have already been spoken. I can't send An'an back to her aunt's anymore. Do I really have to quit my job and go home to take care of the child?
Before Jiang Xin could come up with a solution, Jiang Ru reminded her, "Will An'an sleep with you or by herself? If she sleeps by herself, then we'll need to buy a crib."
Jiang Xin then remembered the issue of An'an's sleep. She looked helplessly at her mother-in-law, hoping that her mother-in-law could help her.
Jiang Ru pursed her lips and said calmly, "My suggestion is that it's better for the child to sleep in their own bed. Also, you haven't prepared toys, formula, diapers, or any other baby supplies, have you? If you quit your job to stay home and take care of the child, where will you get the money for formula every month? Have you considered all of that?"
Jiang Xin felt as if she had been struck by lightning, and her mind went blank for a moment. Yes, she was only thinking about how her child didn't recognize her as his mother, but she forgot that raising a child is not an easy thing.
An'an's monthly expenses are considerable. If she loses her job, what will happen to the child? What will happen to her and Yanling? Will the three of them starve?
Jiang Xin was caught in a dilemma; she couldn't send the child away, nor could she keep the child. She had no idea what to do next.
Jiang Ru knew what she was worried about, and said to her gently, "Although Mom can't help you take care of the child, Mom can pay someone to do it. You can go to work tomorrow without worry, and Mom will hire a nanny to take care of An'an."
The house is too small, there's no place for the nanny to live, so she can only look after the child during the day, and you'll have to take care of the child yourself at night.
Jiang Xin was moved to tears. Her mother-in-law was so good to her! She shouldn't have resented her in her heart.
Jiang Ru changed her mind. Jiang Xin couldn't quit her job. She had taken care of children herself and knew what kind of situation was most likely to drive people crazy. If Jiang Xin came home from work all day and still had to take care of the child at night, she would definitely break down.
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Jiang Ru is very clever; she's the kind of person who's all smiles and no action. Unlike those wicked mothers-in-law online who only bully their scheming daughters-in-law, she's not like that type.
She knew that if she went too far, Yanling would step in to protect Jiang Xin, and she might even become a catalyst for their relationship.
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